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Raging Good Time Glow in the Dark Party Games

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June 6, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Birthday, Facebook, Games, Instagram, Kids, Party, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

published date: April 26, 2022
modified datt: June 06,2022

Ready for a raging good time? Grab your blacklight, bright neon colors and some fun activities. This awesome list of glow in the dark party games are sure to bring the entertainment. Let’s glow. Download and print today.  

best glow in the dark ideas activities and party games

Hosting a glow in the dark party? If the goal of your celebration is embracing neon colors, having an 80s party throwback, or having fun in the dark we have all the plans you need. Fabulous neon party ideas perfect for your gathering. From glow in the dark activities, a collection of fun games and more, enjoy your night to remember.

What do you do at a glow in the dark party?

When preparing for an epic event like a cool glow in the dark party, it’s important to know how to host a glow in the dark party.  Start with neon party invitations, a location and the right neon party decorations. This will give you the setting throwing an awesome glow in the dark party at home, outside or at a fabulous location.

Once you have established many of the basics like party food, Neon Lighting Ideas and Glow-in-the-Dark décor, you need to establish what will party guests do when they show up? Have you ever had the venue and party décor be absolutely perfect but the atmosphere flop? Avoid the vibe during to a flop by knowing exactly what to do at a glow in the dark party.

what activities to do at a glow in the dark party

Neon party activities might include…

  • Glow in the Dark Bowling
  • Glow in the Dark Egg Hunt
  • Neon Twister Board
  • Glow Face Paint
  • Capture the Flag
  • Neon Dance Floor Competition
  • Glow in the Dark Party Games

For more you can see our full list of the ultimate Glow in the Dark Party ideas.

What are some fun Neon Party Games?

Glow in the dark party games are a huge hit with kids and adults alike. They are perfect for any type of party, whether it is a birthday, Halloween, or just a get-together with friends. There are so many different types of glow in the dark fun party games to choose from, it’s easy to plan a good time.

Whether you’re planning teenage neon party games or 80s party games for adults, neon party games will be a big hit. With just a few cool ideas and simple supplies, you can turn any party into a glowing success.

Here are some fun glow in the dark party game ideas to print out and help get you started.

What You’ll Need:

  • Glow sticks
  • Black lights
  • Flashlights
  • Neon Paint

These are just a few of the party supplies included in the fun. More supplies might include things you can find for a low-cost at the Dollar Store or online. In fact, we have a huge list of Glow in the Dark Party supplies on Amazon. These include more items like glow bracelets and necklaces, balloons, straws, beach balls, pie tins and even laundry detergent – say what?!

If your guests have missed the mark on what to wear to a neon party, you can have a bucket of white t-shirts and neon painters tape. It’s an instant costume and outfit and everyone will be wearing the right attire for those photo opps you don’t’ want to miss!

Wondering how or what to play?  Now that the supplies have been discussed, what do we do with what we have on hand? Take a look at a few examples of some of these neon themed glow-in-the-dark party games.

Neon Lawn Twister

Use the neon paint to make neon colored circles on the grass. You can make them any size you want. Once the paint is dry, you’re ready to play! Twist, turn, and see how long you can last without falling over. The last person standing is the winner!

Flashlight Tag

A nighttime twist on a classic game, flashlight tag is perfect for any party. One person is ‘it’ and has to chase the other players with a flashlight. Once they are caught by the beam of light, they become ‘it’. The last person left without being caught is the winner!

Glow in the Egg Hunt

This is a fun egg hunt that takes on a new look with glow in the dark colors. Hide plastic eggs filled with candy around the party area. Once they are all hidden, turn off the lights and let the hunting begin! The first person to find the most eggs wins a prize.

Neon Dance Party

Turn up the music and let loose! With the lights turned off and black lights turned on, your neon necklaces, bracelets and creations will glow and you’ll look like a rock star! Dance the night away and have a blast.

Neon Art Gallery

Picasso? Van Gogh? Who that? Use the glow in the dark paint & black lights to create some amazing art. Not only is this activity super fun, but it makes a great take home party treat! Hang the artwork up around the party area while it dries and let everyone enjoy the creations.

Glow in the Dark Ring Toss

A classic carnival game with a twist! Using the black light, set up rings around different objects in the party area. Turn off the lights and try to toss the rings onto the objects. The player with the most rings around the object wins!

Night Statues

This exciting game focuses on not getting caught by the museum curator in a red light/green light style game. One player is the ‘curator’ and controls a flashlight. The other players are statues in a museum. When the curator turns their back, the statues hurry towards the curator. When the curator turns, everyone freezes. If the curator catches anyone moving and shines the light on a statue, they are out! The last player left in the game wins and gets to be the next curator.

Play one or play all of the fun glow party games at your glow in the dark party for a night your guests will never forget!

Glow in the Dark Party Games Printable

Are you officially ready to host your glow in the dark party? It’s time to have so much fun. Let’s glow!

In this printable set, we have a list of 16 Neon party games are perfect for indoors and outdoors – adapt to your party location.  Each game is unique and memorable, great for small or large crowds. They are age appropriate as kids games, teen games or even adult games.

16 fun glow in the dark party games printable

The full list of games includes Gloweyball, Minute to Win it Suck It Up, Donuts on a String, Flashlight Tag, Neon Art Gallery, Break Dance Circle, Glow Easter Egg Hunt, Neon Lawn (or Tarp) Twister, Keep It Up Balloons, Glow Capture the Flag, Gum Ball Pie, Glow Ball Blow, Flick N Sticks, Glow in the Dark Ring Toss, Neon Truth or Dare and Night Statues.

Let the fun begin. It’s time to put the play back in the party plan and get your printable games today!

Get the Glow in the Dark Party Games PDF

Where can you play Neon Party Games?

There are a number of party theme ideas that fit glow in the dark games.  Because they are clean they are perfect for ages young and old. Of course, teens will find this the coolest idea but adults might enjoy it at a white party or younger kids might enjoy it at a youth group event.

where to play neon glow in the dark party games and activities

Take a look at these ideas perfect for neon party games.

  • Teenage Birthday Party
  • Youth Group Event
  • New Years Eve
  • White Party
  • Glow in the Dark Party
  • Summer Camp
  • 80s Party
  • Sleepover
  • Graduation Party or Grad Night
  • Class Reunion

Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share with us where you have enjoyed a neon party and incorporated party games for kids or adults. What are some of your glow party ideas?  Leave a comment here or on the pin on Pinterest!

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Sleepover Party Games

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June 6, 2022 by Ashley Langston Filed Under: Birthday, Facebook, Games, Instagram, Kids, Party, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

published date: September 01, 2021
modified datt: June 06,2022

Download these ideas for the perfect Sleepover Party Games! You can make any overnight sleepover EPIC and unforgettable with these fun games for girls! All of these sleepover activities are certain to make for a fun and hilarious night. 

Pajama Party Games

Sleepover pajama party games printable PDF

I think we can all agree that inviting the girls over for a sleepover is always a good idea. Not only does that mean that there’s food, fun, and fashion but it also means that you get to spend hours with your besties, uninterrupted! Having a list of sleepover ideas is a simple way to keep the flow of the night fast and furious. What better way to spend a night of fun with your girls?!

The whole point in having an overnight sleepover with the girls is to spend time together. Leave the screens at home (or at least keep them to a minimum) and check out all the fun things that can be done at a Pajama Party instead. These fun game ideas for a sleepover are certain to make the night fly by!

WHAT ARE SOME FUN SLEEPOVER GAMES?

Keep in mind that there are no set “rules” when it comes to a sleepover but having a few pajama party games in mind are a great way to pass any of those moments by when no one really knows what to do.

If wondering what to do at a sleepover, it’s nice to have a list of options for your guests. You can spend your time playing spent the night party games from this sleepover printable or you can venture and create a few of your own!

HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A SLEEPOVER?

The whole point of a sleepover is to be able to relax and have fun. As long as you have a plan of what to pack for your sleepover, the rest is just all about fun!

If hosting a sleepover, take a look at these fun sleepover ideas perfect for the girls. From games, sleepover recipe ideas, fun ideas and printables, you will be all set for your next sleepover party.

Remember that no matter if you’re hosting an overnight party or just attending one, you’re all part of the equation for hours upon hours of fun!

11 FUN SLEEPOVER GAMES FOR GIRLS

Use these games ideas to play with all the girls that are coming over to spend the night! These are the perfect slumber party games.

“DECORATING OFF”

Grab some already baked cookies and see who can decorate them the best. Set a timer for 5 minutes and at the end, the coolest cookie wins!

Supplies: Baked cookies, cookie decorating supplies.

TRUTH OR DARE BALLOON BURST

Think of this as a combination of truth or dare and musical chairs. Fill balloons with truth or dare questions and then fill them up with air. As the music is playing, pass the balloon around to each person. Once the music stops, the person holding the balloon has to pop the balloon and complete the dare inside or answer the question of truth.

Supplies: Balloons, paper, pencil, music. (See our 100 Truth or Dare Questions for Kids)

MURDER IN THE DARK CARDS

All you need is a deck of cards. Leave only the numbered cards in the pile, plus 1 ace and 1 face card. That’s it. Have everyone draw a card. The one who gets the ace card is the detective and the one who gets the face card is the murderer. The detective reveals themselves but no one else does.

As no one is looking, the murderer has to wink at their latest victim in which that person quietly goes “out” and puts down their card. It’s up to the detective only to figure out who is needing to be charged with the crime.

Supplies: A deck of cards.

SPIN THE BOTTLE OF NAIL POLISH

This is all about crazy nail colors! Put a nail polish bottle in the middle of the circle and spin. Whoever it lands on has to paint their nails that color. Keep going until crazy nails are everywhere.

Supplies: Random colors of fingernail polish.

CHARADES

This is the typical game of charades. You can even play in the dark to add a super fun twist to it.

Supplies: Charades cards templates or pieces of paper.

MUSICAL SLEEPING BAGS

Make certain that you have one less sleeping bag than people playing. Start the music and have everyone walking around the sleeping bags. Once the music stops, they get to hop in the bags and pretend to sleep. Anyone without a bag is out.

Supplies: Sleeping bags, music.

BOBBING 4 DONUTS

Grab some string and hang up those donuts. The first person that can finish the donut off the string without using their hands, wins!

Supplies: String, donuts.

SARDINES

It’s like a reverse game of hide and seek. This game starts with one person hiding and then everyone else looking for them. As they are found, the finder joins in each time until there is a huge group of people hiding and one final person trying to find them all.

KEEP TALKING

Just how much can you talk? Put a whole bunch of random topics on pieces of paper and put them in the bowl. The kids will draw out one piece and talk about that topic for 2 minutes non-stop. What all will they say?!

Supplies: Big bowl, pieces of paper, pencil.

BLIND VAN GOGH

Split up into two teams and pick someone to put on the blindfold. Once they can’t see what it is, choose an object that the other person has to explain (without saying the actual name of the object) and have them draw out what they think is being described.

Supplies: Blindfold, pencil, paper.

BLIND MAKEOVER

Get ready to show off your makeup skills. Pick someone to be the makeup person, and one person to get their face decorated. Add the blindfold to the makeup artist and set a timer for 2 minutes. See how good their makeup looks once done!

Supplies: Makeup supplies.

SLEEPOVER GAMES PDF

Have fun at your next sleepover!  It’s time to put the play in your party plan. Just print out these Sleepover Game Ideas. All of these games take minimal supplies and are fast and easy to set up to start playing.

sleepover party games

Included in the Spend the Night Party Games are…

  • 11 fun Sleepover Games Directions & Supply List PDF Instant Download
  • Bonus: Truth & Dare questions
  • Bonus: Blank Charades Cards Templates

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Really Fun Games to Play in the Car!

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May 24, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Games, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media, Travel

published date: May 24, 2022
modified datt: May 24,2022

Need fun games to play in the car?  Load the kids up in the car and head out for an adventure. Hit the road with this list of great road trip games you can print right away. These boredom busters offer fun for the everyone allowing the time to quickly pass on the way to your destination.

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On the road again….

Spring break, summer break, holiday breaks. Whatever the reason, travel is around the corner and soon families will be hitting the road for vacation. Family road trips can be a great way to spend time together, but they can also be long and tedious if you are not prepared.

How do you make a car ride fun?

We asked some moms, how do you make a car ride fun? There were plenty of fun answers to make a long road trip more comfortable.

  • Charge electronics before a trip so they kids can have screen time
  • Pack a lot of snacks
  • Purchase new toys and games for a car treasure chest
  • Watch a movie on a car screen
  • Download audio books
  • Plan pit stops at fun places

While we agree with many of these ideas, some of them could become quite costly. Instead of adding everything to a very expensive online shopping cart…. Instead of everyone putting on head phones and looking at their tablets…. Put the electronics down and try some low-cost verbal games with your family.

We put together some fun car games for families you can print today! What makes this set of 12 road trip games unique is that they require very few supplies. They are also perfect car boredom busters creating family fun for everyone – young and old.

Road Trip Games to Play in the Car

When it’s time to plan your next road trip, don’t get caught without a plan to keep everyone busy. Found in our printable pages of fun car games, these games are perfect for passing the time and keeping everyone entertained. To make the most of your time in the car, we’ve put together a list of our favorite road trip games to play in the car to print out and entertain the whole group.

kids road trip games to play in the car

Some popular road trip games include I Spy, 20 Questions, The Alphabet Game, The License Plate Game, The Counting Game, and Road Trip Bingo.

Here’s a quick overview of how to play car games listed in our printable set.

I Spy: This classic game is perfect for young children and can be played by anyone. One person starts by saying, “I spy with my little eye something that is (color, shape, texture, etc.).” The other players then have to guess what object the first person is thinking of.

20 Questions: This game is similar to I Spy, but instead of describing an object, the player thinks of a person, place, or thing. The other players then get to ask 20 questions to try to figure out what the player is thinking of.

The Alphabet Game: The goal of this game is to spot objects in alphabetical order staring with letter a, then letter b and so on. For example, you might see an Acura, balloon, and cat. The next person would then have to find something that starts with the letter D.

The License Plate Game: This game is played by looking for license plates from different states. The first person to spot a license plate from every state wins the game. It’s hard to get 50 state tags when you involve Hawaii and Alaska!

Animal Name Game: Perfect their spelling you start listing this series of animals. Let the fun continue when each player list the name of an animal that starts when the ending letter of the alphabet from the pervious animal listed. See if you can stump the next player!

Car Cricket: Pay attention to the color of cars and try to score the most points when you are up to bat. This game has no skill but see who will get lucky racking up their points to 100 winning the game first.

Connections: Connect words in this fun ongoing game. It will be quite insightful to see how the whole family sees different words and how different things string together in their mind making each invidudal unique.

Conversation Starters: Get to know your family with these conversation starters. Perfect for the dinner table, they also can be used in the car for road trip fun!

Sing a Long String a Long: Warm up your vocal chords and try to catch a tune. String the line of a song with a new song when you connect words from lyrics

I’m Going on a Picnic: In this game, the first player lists something they are bringing on a picnic. The second person repeats their items and adds one of their own items. The game continues with a string of items added to the picnic basket. (Don’t worry – it doesn’t have to fit inside, get creative with ideas!)

Impersonation: See if you can identify the actor or character your carmate is impersonating!

Alphabet Categories: MORE

What makes these the best car games is they can easily be adapted to younger kids, older kids and even adults. In fact, I was reminiscing playing with my youth group leader as a teen driving cross country. That means, both a 15 year old and 35 year old found this engaging and fun!

These frugal friendly games are mostly spoken word games. So the driver can use his/her mind and engage on the fun too. When a checklist is needed, a passenger can keep track of their score.

Road Trip Car Games Printable

How many times have you found yourself in the backseat of a car, struggling to find something to do during a long car ride? Luckily, there are lots of great road trip games that you can play while you’re on the go.

We put together the best car games for adults and kids to play together. What sets these games apart from the others.  Everything you need is put together in budget-friendly printable pages. Instead of digging deeply through the index of Google, you can put aside all electronics (including your phone) and enjoy printable games at your finger tips.

spoke word games printable road trip car games for kids

Let’s us keep the car ride fun. You don’t have to spend a fortunate to have  a back pocket full of boredom busters! Print out this low-cost Road Trip Car Games PDF & let the fun begin! It’s filled with twelve creative games that are easy to pull together and are sure to keep everyone entertained.

What you get with purchase:

  • 12 of the Best Road Trip Games for Kids with Directions & Supply List
  • Family Conversation Cards
  • License Plate Game Checklist
  • Car Scavenger Hunt Checklist

From license plate games and singing games to alphabet games and conversation starters, there’s something for everyone on this list.
So, the next time you’re planning a family vacation or road trip, remember to print out this Road Trip Car Game Printable, grab something to write with and have a blast with these travel games for kids.

It’s not always easy to keep kids occupied while in the car, but these printable games will get the whole family laughing. This set is full of frugal family fun!

Get the Games to Play in the Car Printable Set

Free Printable Car Games to Play

Not ready to purchase? That’s okay. Try a sample of fun car resources found in our free printable library.  You can download and print this road trip scavenger hunt today. This car scavenger hunt is actually included in the printable games to play in the car, but if you want to try it out before you buy, grab it alone today.

Road Trip Scavenger Hunt for Kids in the car games printable

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More Road Trip Fun!

Hit the road with this list of great road trip games.  If you want more than verbal games, there are plenty of places you can purchase games you can play in the car.

Road Trip Games for Kids

Grab car games you can purchase on Amazon if you want more hands on fun. Take a look at these Road Trip Games for Kids.

Road Trip Games to Buy

  • Scavenger Hunt Card Game for Kids
  • Vintage Regal Games Original Travel Bingo (you will recognize this nostalgic game!)
  • Rubberneckers: Everyone’s Favorite Travel Game
  • On-The-Go Game Travel Activity Pad for Kids
  • The Best Ever Back Seat Games
  • License Plate Travel Sticker Book Game
  • Would You Rather Game Book – Travel Edition
  • Brain Quest For the Car

Of course, get creative and make up your own DIY car ride games. If the kids have some involvement, they might be excited to play games they made up!

The Counting Game: This game is played by seeing how many of a certain object you can spot. For example, you might see 5 red cars or 10 different types of animals.

The Road Trip Bingo Game: This game is played by having players cross off items on a car bingo board as they spot them along the road. Be sure to have some fun prizes for the winners!

Punch Buggy: Bring back a classic road trip game from your childhood. Not many Volkswagen bugs are on the road these days but transition this old game to something similar using Teslas (for example.)

While you are in the car, you will also appreciate these ideas for staying organized and keeping clean. Enjoy these tried and true mom car hacks to keep everything within reach on the long drive.

So next time you’re on a looong road trip, be sure to bring along some of these genius family games to play in the car to help keep everyone happy!

Do you have any favorite road trip games your family loves? Let us know in the comments below or our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you.



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Memorable Wedding Games at Reception

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May 10, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Games, Instagram, Party, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

published date: May 10, 2022
modified datt: May 10,2022

If you are on the hunt for entertaining wedding reception ideas, download these fun wedding games printables. Enjoy engaging budget wedding ideas for fun that the bride, groom and guests will love!

When planning a budget-friendly wedding, entertainment can be so costly. With the invention of Pinterest, a collection of wedding ideas awaits but so does the cha-ching when you add all these wedding inspirational photos to your Pinterest idea boards. I am here to tell you, it’s possible to have an amazing wedding and lots of fun while saving a penny or two on the entertainment when you add party games.

What are some Unique Wedding Reception Ideas?

If you want your big day to  be memorable, it’s important to make it unique. Come up with your own trends and add special touches and unheard of ideas to your wedding celebration. This makes your wedding stand out so that the couple and guests are talking for years to come .

fun wedding reception ideas on a budget

A few unique wedding ideas for the reception include…

  • Repurpose Vintage Décor. Visit Goodwill, thrift stores and your grandmother’s attic. Use old finds to repurposed wedding decorations.
  • Decorate with Fruit.  The cost of flowers can add up quickly. Decorate with fruit. Not only do you have an edible table runner, citric fruit looks beautiful in a bowl or can be used in the center of a plate as a place card holder.
  • Wine Tasting. Turn the event into wine tasting party. You control the amount of alcohol served saving on the bar tab.
  • Hire a Band for One Hour. To get the entertainment and festivities started, hire a mariachi band or carnival dancers. This gets everyone up and moving. Once your wedding party is glued to the dance floor these individuals can slip out while you keep the music playing on a pre-set  wedding playlist.
  • Video Game Station. It’s its fitting to the bride or groom, set up a video game station. this can be fun for younger guests or adults who are still kids at heart.
  • Wedding Piñata. Who doesn’t love candy? Have a wedding Piñata for the guests and wedding party. You also can have a candy bar for everyone to enjoy more sweet treats.
  • DIY Ribbon Wands. Tie ribbons to wooden dowels. They bring wedding décor to the dance floor when the guests sway them in the air. They also are a fun exit for the bride and groom.
  • Hire an Artists. Art work can be expensive plus sometimes the art isn’t even personal. Get a painted portrait of your big day when you hire a local artists. It’s two birds with one stone as you are left with a beautiful canvas to display in your home after the big event.
  • Play Wedding Games for Entrainment. Entertainment like DJs, bands, an emcee can be quite costly. Have a member of the wedding party lead the entire group in wedding reception games. This an be played at any location and with any size guests list but it is especially perfect for a backyard wedding or small wedding.

Of course, we think the best ideas is adding games to your wedding reception.  Games are great way to get people talking, laughing and getting to know one another!

Find more cheap wedding ideas here.

Wedding Game Ideas for Reception

Fun wedding reception games ideas

When planning the entertainment for your reception, wedding games are a must when it comes to budget wedding ideas.  They are very affordable, are excellent ice breakers for meeting new people, and they provide activities for the venue.

These wedding games are not for everyone but they make a perfect activities addition to a backyard wedding or intimate wedding. Take a look at some of our favorite wedding games. These games can be played on the wedding day, at a rehearsal dinner or even during a bridal shower.

Donuts on a String

Who said this is a kids party game. While this would be a great wedding game for the kids, adults will love it too! Forget the donut wall for a wedding, have donuts on a string. Guests have to work for this tasty snack. It provides oodles of fun and a sweet treat as a reward.

Wedding Story Mad Libs

In this wedding Mad Libs version, you need someone who knows the bride and groom well. It might actually be the bride and groom themselves. Have the bride and groom write a narrative. This can be a story about meeting, their favorite vacation, getting engaged or another memorable event. Remo common adjectives, nouns, verbs and even adverbs. Have guests replace these missing words with their own words. These stories can be collected for the couple later or one person can share this wedding table game aloud to the guests. Plenty of laughter ahead.

The Shoe Game

When you are removing the garter or tossing the bouquet is an excellent time to introduce the shoe game. The bride and groom sit back to back. Each holding one of their own and one of their spouse’s shoe. A leader asks a series of questions like “who is the spider killer” or “who is most likely to run late?” Instead of answering the question aloud, the couple raises the shoe of the corresponding question. See how well the bride and groom know each other!

Prosecco Pong

Just like beer pong, only classier.  In this fun tabletop game, line up plastic glasses in a triangle. Allow players to toss ping-pong balls into prosecco filled glasses. There is no loosing in this adult drinking game as everyone gets tasty sips while playing.

Wedding Dare Cards

I bet you have never played truth or dare at a wedding. Well this wedding table game is just a series of dares. Each table is given a dare on their name place card. For every guests that completes their dare, the table scores points. The table with the most points at the end of the evening, wins.

Stand Up, Sit Down Wedding Game

This is a great ice breaker game for many events. In this trivia game, guests will stand up and down based on questions either about the bride and groom or about the wedding guests. For example, stand up if you are wearing blue, stand up if you think you have known the bride and groom the longest, etc.

Building Block Centerpiece Creations

If you love an interactive activity that is hands-on, this activity is for you. Instead of spending on costly centerpieces, add LEGO blocks to the table. Guests will create their own wedding centerpieces and tablescape using building blocks. Best centerpiece wins dips at the buffet line or an extra slice of cake.

Wedding Photo Scavenger Hunt

Save on the cost of the wedding photography when you bring forth a wedding photo treasure hunt. Each table will get a disposable camera and a checklist of wedding photos to take. This an include the bride and groom sharing kisses, the best dance moves on the dance floor, a funny face,  cutting the wedding cake and more. You can even get a photo of all your guests by asking each table in the wedding hunt to take a group selfie in the photo booth or with the hand held camera reversed. It gives you a variety of photos for your wedding photo album as seen through the wedding guests eyes and not the wedding photographer.

Couple Fortune Tellers

Have paper fortune tellers at the table. Guests can spend time crafting fun date ight ideas…..

ORE MORE MORE

At the end, add them to an oversized date night jar as date night ideas for the happy couple.

Suck It Up Relay Race

If you love a good minute to win it game, this wedding idea is for you! Using those pastel soft mints and straws, move mints from one bowl to another. The trick is you cannot use your hands. Only your mouth and the straw. See who can complete this task the fastest to be declared the winner.

cornhole backyard wedding games for the lawn

If you don’t have an Emcee master of ceremonies, DG or a wedding party member that is willing to lead these games, you can also consider getting some common wedding games online.  These games will be self lead. While these wedding game ideas are not as budget-friendly as our printable wedding games, but they are fun nonetheless. In addition, many of these lawn games can be used at future events including birthday parties, tailgates, picnics, family reunions and more.

  • Cornhole

  • Ladder Toss

  • Horseshoes

  • Personalized Word Search

  • Lawn Bowling

  • Bocce Ball

  • Darts

  • Giant Yard Chess

  • Giant Jenga

  • Croquet

  • Tic-Tac-Toe

  • Connect Four

  • Oversized Dice

  • Oversized Dominos

  • Board Games

  • Mini Golf

  • Ring Toss

  • Giant Checkers

See a full list of linked Online Reception Wedding Games found in our Amazon Store.

Wedding Games Printable

If you are looking for low-cost wedding ideas that will bring instant entertainment to your event, we have your back. This Wedding Games Printable Set can be used at the wedding reception, the wedding rehearsal and/or a wedding shower.

Wedding Games Printable

These wedding activities will keep the bride, groom and wedding guests entertained! Download 10 printable wedding table games with instructions and supply list. These wedding games include some traditional and classic games as well as unique wedding games that will stand out.

What you get with purchase:

  • 10 Wedding Reception Games PDF

  • Wedding Game Instructions

  • Wedding Props & Supplies List

  • Shoe Game Questions Printable

  • Wedding Dare Questions Printable

  • Stand Up, Sit Down Questions Printable

  • Paper Fortune Teller Template Printable

  • Outdoor Wedding Games List

how to print the best wedding games at reception

This is a non-editable set. It is a digital file you will download to your computer (tablet or phone) and then print. The wedding printable set includes nine printable pages including the copyright permission page for printing.  Download your low-cost wedding reception games today!

Wedding Reception Games Printable Set

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COMPLETE YOUR THOUGHTS

It’s possible to have an amazing wedding on a budget. If you are looking for cheap wedding ideas, we have so many!

cheap wedding ideas for the reception

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Mermaid Party Ideas

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April 28, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Birthday, Facebook, Games, Instagram, Party, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

published date: September 26, 2021
modified datt: April 28,2022

Get ready to dip your tail in the best mermaid party ideas. Your little mermaids will enjoy mermaid party foods, mermaid games and activities as well as mermaid themed party favors. 

Somewhere deep down, nearly every little girl wants to be a mermaid. This year for your daughter’s birthday party, consider throwing her the best mermaid-themed party around. We have 25 mermaid birthday party ideas that will help you create an unforgettable experience for your daughter and all of her friends. With so many ideas for food, crafts, activities, and favors, your little one will be sure to have the best day ever!

Let’s dive into these recipes, crafts, and DIYs to make your underwater-themed bash a party to remember.

Mermaid Birthday Party Cake Ideas

mermaid cupcakes

How stunning are these mermaid cupcakes? They’re absolutely gorgeous and are easier to make than you think. The cupcakes are made with a modified boxed cake mix recipe, so that cuts down a bit on prep time. They’re topped with a buttercream frosting, brown sugar “sand,” nonpareils, and mermaid tails and shells made out of fondant. | Baking Beauty

how to make a mermaid cake

Here’s a mermaid cake made with a store-bought ice cream cake topped with lots of seafoam green whipped cream and decorated with chocolate seashells, pretty mermaid tails, sprinkles, and “sand” made out of graham cracker crumbs. | Courtney’s Sweets

easy mermaid cake

Can you believe this easy mermaid cake was made with boxed cake mix, buttercream frosting, and edible slime? Use any cake mix you like and use the tutorial to make a pretty mermaid cake from start to finish in under 2 hours. The edible slime is used to create the blue swirl effect in the frosting. | Simplify Create Inspire

mermaid frosting technique

Learn how to make a mermaid scales cake for the party. This frosting technique is easy to do if you follow the tutorial, and it works for a mermaid party, ocean party, fish-themed party, and lots of other themes. | Sugar, Spice, and Glitter

mermaid ice cream cone cake

This was my favorite way to eat cake growing up and mermaid ice cream cone cupcakes are so much fun! They look like a mermaid diving into the water and are so super easy to put together. Just mix up your favorite boxed cake mix, bake them in the cones, top with blue icing, and decorate with sprinkles and mermaid tails. | Eat Move Make

Mermaid Party Food Ideas

These easy-to-make clam cookies are perfect for a mermaid party. Made with only three ingredients (plus food coloring), you can whip these up in no time. | Frugal Coupon Living

mermaid fruit salad party food

Make a big splash with this mermaid honey lime fruit salad. It’s a great healthy option to offer. Use cookie cutters to cut the watermelon into mermaid tails, sharks, clamshells, etc., and fill in around it with cantaloupe, grapes, and blueberries. The honey lime drizzle right before serving really brings it up a notch. | Finding Zest

mermaid party drink punch

Drink up! This tropical mermaid punch is a beautiful blue color, like ocean water. It’s made with non-alcoholic pina colada mix, pineapple juice, lemonade, and a few other ingredients for a yummy tropical drink that’s perfect for any little mermaid. | Finding Zest

mermaid party mocktail drink

This mermaid water mocktail is another great drink option for the kids. It’s made with pineapple juice and Gatorade and looks beautiful layered in a clear glass. | Hawaii Travel with Kids

mermaid party food rainbow popcorn

Make some mermaid popcorn for the party or to put in favor bags. Made with popcorn, candy melts, Skittles, sugar, and gumballs, it’s a sweet and salty combo that will really hit the spot. | Ruffles and Rain Boots

mermaid donuts party food

We’re in love with these mermaid donuts. You’ll love that they’re made with store-bought donuts that are just jazzed up with mermaid-colored frosting and décor. How genius is that? | Savvy Saving Couple

Mermaid Party Games and Activities for Kids

mermaid party games

Enjoy these eleven, engaging Mermaid Party Games. These games to play at a mermaid party include instructions and  list of supplies. They are perfect for toddlers to elementary age kids.

what's your mermaid name

What’s your mermaid name? Set up this printable in a frame at the party, and let kids find out their mermaid names before the fun begins. They can call each other their mermaid names for the duration of the party! You could even get or make some mermaid-themed name tags for them to write their new names on. | Kiddy Charts

mermaid slime

Kids love making slime, and this mermaid slime is sure to be a big hit. It doubles as a fun party craft and a beautiful favor for the kids to take home. Just provide some clear cups, cellophane bags, and ribbon to tie them up into a nice little package before the kids go home. | Crafts by Amanda

Let the kids make mermaid headbands to wear for the party. There’s a colorable version if you want to make it quick and easy or a template version that you can make by tracing and cutting the pieces from colored paper. Either way looks cute. | Simple Everyday Mom

mermaid bookmarks

Print out the templates so the kids can make mermaid tail bookmarks to save their place in their favorite mermaid stories. This is a fun craft that only takes a few minutes and would pair nicely with an inexpensive mermaid book as a favor. | Artsy Craftsy Mom

Mermaid Party Favors and Gift Ideas

mermaid bath bombs

Pamper yourself with these colorful mermaid bath bombs for kids. Use essential oils of your choosing for the scent. These are made with orange, lemon, grapefruit, and lime. Coconut essential oil is another great choice for mermaid-themed bath products. The mermaid sprinkles make the bath bombs look so pretty! | Buggy and Buddy

mermaid wands

Make these fabulous mermaid wands for the kids to play with at the party and take home with them. They’ll pair beautifully with the mermaid headbands mentioned above! | Finding Zest

circuit confetti mermaids

Did you know you can make confetti with your Cricut? This mermaid confetti will make a beautiful table scatter or a fun addition to your mermaid favors, such as the slime or the bath bombs. | Printable Crush

mermaid soap tail

These mermaid soap tails are pretty, shimmery, and super easy to make. They’ll make great gifts for your party guests. Pair them with a bath bomb, like the ones mentioned above, for a cute little spa day gift. | Everyday Best

jolly rancher mermaid candy

Turn Jolly Rancher candies into candy mermaid lollipops! It’s super simple to do with a mermaid tail mold and some lollipop sticks. | Big Family Blessings

mermaid sugar scrub

This mermaid sugar scrub is so beautiful. Put it in small jars for the kiddos to take home and enjoy. This is great for a tween party with a mermaid theme, but it’s safe for kids of all ages. | The Soccer Mom Blog

mermaid fizzy bath

Have you ever tried bath sprinkles? They fizz and dissolve much faster than bath bombs but still have the same pretty effect. Make a batch of these mermaid bath sprinkles to put in little jars. | Creative Green Living

mermaid crayon

Pair these gorgeous mermaid crayons with a coloring book for little ones. This is a fun way to reuse all those old broken crayons, and you get lots of shimmer and color in each one. | Nerdy Mamma

More Mermaid Birthday Party Ideas

mermaid hair with diy shell headbands

Instead of mermaid hair, the birthday girl needs a tiara to make her feel extra-special. This DIY mermaid tiara is stunning. It’s made with starfish, seashells, sparkly pipe cleaners, and few other materials all added to a plastic tiara from the Dollar Store to create a beautiful DIY shell headband. | Creative Green Living

If you need a gift to take to a mermaid party, pair it with this cute free printable birthday card. | Kenarry

We hope you’ve enjoyed these mermaid birthday party ideas and that your little one’s big day is a splashing success!

More Party Ideas

It’s fun to add science experiments to a super science party, but don’t forget the party games too. Enjoy these 50+ Party Games for Kids. Pin to Pinterest for later.

I’ve not learned how to get my kids to stop growing. Because of this, it feels as though I am planning birthday parties all the time.  Looking for more Birthday Party Ideas. We have them – parties for toddlers, for boys, for girls, for teens and more!

Themed Party Ideas for Kids

Enjoy Themed Party Ideas for Kids, Adults, and Families.

  • Mad Science Party Ideas
  • Fortnite Birthday Party Ideas
  • Toy Story Party Ideas
  • Baby Shark Party Ideas
  • Space Party Ideas
  • Cat Party Ideas
  • Rockin Geology Rock Party Ideas
  • Sleepover Party Ideas
  • Glow-in-the-Dark Party Ideas
  • Tea Party Ideas
  • Pokemon Birthday Ideas
  • Harry Potter Birthday Ideas
  • Paw Patrol Party Ideas
  • Thomas the Train Party Ideas
  • Blue Clues Birthday Ideas
  • Art Birthday Party Ideas
  • Star Wars Party Ideas
  • Camouflage Camo Birthday Ideas

You can keep parties small or even celebrate small celebrations every six months. Take a look at these…

  • Family Birthday Celebrations
  • Half Birthday Ideas
  • Surprise Birthday Party Ideas

Cheers to another year!



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Spa-tacular Kids’ Spa Party Ideas

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April 27, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Baby, Birthday, Crafts, Facebook, Games, Home Improvement, Instagram, Kids, Parenting, Party, Pinterest, Social Media

published date: April 05, 2022
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Learn how you can throw a spa party on any budget. These kids spa party ideas and tips will help you set the scene for a relaxing day of pampering at home. Read more about how to organize a spa party below for your girl’s birthday party.

Is your posh little girl a fan of the spa experience? Throw her an epic spa birthday party that she’ll never forget. We’ve got the lowdown on some of the coolest spa birthday party ideas around. You’ll love these inspirational ideas for spa cakes, light and healthy snacks, and spa activities that’ll keep the girls busy all day (and night).

Additionally, these Spa Birthday Party Ideas for a Girls Birthday are all great suggestions for slumber parties for girls! Get ready to pamper your sweet girl at her next birthday gathering!

How to Throw an Epic Spa Party

First, you’ll need some spa party decorations. This printable spa party set is a complete package with everything from spa party invitations to cupcake toppers, signs, water bottle labels, favor box labels, and more. It’s got everything you need to pull your spa-themed birthday together. | Printable Studio 505

Spa Birthday Party Foods

Cute spa party cake

You can’t have a birthday party without a spectacular birthday cake. This spa cake looks too pretty to eat but sounds too delicious to pass up. On the inside, the cake is made up of vanilla cake, graham cracker crust, and strawberry cheesecake filling. A graham cracker crust buttercream frosting tops the cake. It’s decorated with fondant pieces made to look like nail polish, makeup palettes, a sleep mask, and other spa goodies. | Saving Cakes

cute spa party food cupcakes with eye mask

Opt for spa-themed cupcakes if you don’t want to fuss with a complicated layer cake. Vanilla cupcakes are filled with raspberry jam and topped with a fresh raspberry frosting. The sleep mask is made out of royal icing, and a fresh raspberry tops each one. They’re so simple and pretty. You could even use this spa party food as spa party favors to go with a fun eye mask. | Posh Little Designs

fun cake for spa party with gummy candy floral wreath cake

Looking for an easy DIY cake? Try this floral wreath cake made with gummy candies. You can make your own simple cake any flavor you’d like and top it with vanilla frosting. Use different varieties of gummy candies to create a pretty floral wreath around the top. The calm, relaxing colors and flowery vibe fit in nicely with the spa theme. | Handmade Charlotte

Spa party water recipe with citrus fruit

Any spa knows the importance of adequate hydration. Make your at-home spa the best in town by whipping up some citrus bliss infused water. Even kids who don’t normally enjoy water will gulp down this pretty and refreshing drink filled with orange, lemon, and lime slices. | Simply Stacie

fruit charcutteri board for spa party food

Instead of heavy foods, opt for light and healthy options for spa party food. This tropical charcuterie board, for example, is an excellent choice. Fresh and dried fruits, nuts, salty snacks, and some meat and fish will go well with your spa getaway theme. You can look at more snack board ideas for your gathering. | Gennifer Rose

individual snack ideas for spa birthday party food for the girls

Keep things simple and healthy with veggies and hummus in individual cups. There’s no chopping, measuring, or worrying about guests scooping too much of the dip onto their plates. These are perfectly sized for your guests to grab and enjoy as they mingle. You may also want to try this idea with small fruit skewers and fruit dip. | About a Mom

easy fruit tray party food for spa birthday

A fruit tray platter is a welcome addition to any party. It’s colorful, flavorful, and a tasty sweet option to have on hand for those who don’t want to indulge in cake or perhaps have gluten allergies. This beautiful spread includes a colorful array of berries, melon, citrus fruits, bananas, and yogurt dip. | Recipes From a Pantry

Cute Spa Party Food easy recipe guacamole dip

Make some spa-licious avocado guacamole to serve with chips or crackers. Use homemade or store-bought guac and add red pepper lips, cucumber slices eyes, and a lettuce spa cap. | Chickabug

Spa Birthday Party Games and Activities

Keep it low-cost with some fun spa party activities and games. These fun things to do at a spa party are easy to download and print. They include a supply list and activity game directions so that you are organized and know exactly what to do! Get your spa party games printable here.

Fun Spa Party Game for a Sleepover Birthday Party

Get the girls giggling with this fun spin the bottle nail polish game. Choose 10 different nail polish colors to place around the board. Whichever color it lands on, that’s the color the girl has to use for her manicure and pedicure. | One Creative Mommy

DIY Spa Party Craft make flip flops

Buy inexpensive flip-flops and stick-on gems to make DIY spa shoes that sparkle! The girls will have fun making their own fancy spa shoes to wear to show off their pedicures later. The personalized robes are a fantastic idea, too. | See Vanessa Craft

Hair Station for Spa Party

Set up a hair station so each girl can try out a brand-new ‘do. Provide curling wands, curling irons, straighteners, and blow dryers to achieve the desired look. An adult or older teen will need to use the heat styling tools. A braiding station is a viable alternative if you don’t want to use heated tools. | Meaningful Mama

Fun Cucumber Eye masks for spa party

Indulge in some cucumber masks with the girls! Slather on your favorite DIY recipe or use those handy dandy face masks from the store. Add cucumbers slices to the eyes to reduce puffiness and feel like you’re really at the spa. | Project Nursery

Spa Birthday Party Favors and Gifts

Whip up some homemade bath bombs for kids with a surprise inside. Choose your favorite essential oils to add to them—our favorites are lavender, roman chamomile, or ylang ylang. You can put magic grow animal pills inside to make bath time a blast for your guests. | Frugal Coupon Living

fun rainbow bath salts for spa party favor

Go wild with color with this gorgeous gift of rainbow bath salts. You’ll use mica powder to dye Epsom salts first. Add your favorite essential oils to each color, and then layer them into small jars once they’re dry. | Juggling Act Mama

Give each girl a mani-pedi in a jar for the ultimate spa experience. Have some older kids around to help give each kid a manicure and pedicure, or hire someone to help you out for a few hours. They’ll love having their own kits with nail files, toe seperators, and nail polish to take home to keep their nails looking gorgeous. | Frugal Coupon Living

fun budget-friendly spa basket party favor from the Dollar tree

Looking for an affordable spa gift basket idea? Here’s one using only items from the Dollar Tree. Each basket costs around $10 to make and will give each recipient a basket, bath bombs, a candle, headband,  body wash, loofah, body scrub, loofah, and more. You can get a lot of bang for your buck at Dollar Tree. | Savvy Honey

sugar scrub recipe for a girls spa party

Prep small jars with a homemade sugar scrub to send home with your party guests. We have a simple recipe using sugar, sweet almond oil, castile soap, and your favorite essential oils. | Frugal Coupon Living

diy whipped body butter for spa party

You’ll want to make extra jars of this unicorn body butter so you can keep some for yourself. Use shea butter coconut oil, and essential oils to create a rich, creamy moisturizer all the girls will love. The combination of ylang ylang, orange, and lemon essential oils is refreshing and smells fantastic. | Crayons and Cravings

DIY lavender milk bath spa party favor

Make this lavender milk bath for the ultimate in relaxation. This recipe only takes five minutes to make, so it’s the perfect spa party favor. The soothing milk bath hydrates skin, and the lavender adds a calming effect. | Crafts by Amanda

DIY face mask for spa party with bowls and paint brush

Using a paint brush is fun for adding a face mask during DIY facials. Have bowls and brushes to add the mask to your face. As the girls relax, perhaps a nice shoulder massage using lotion would top a wonderful spa day at home. Be sure to have a headband, washcloth/towels and warm water for an easy wipe off.

Spa party ideas for 10 year olds

Planning ahead? Pin this post to come back to it as you make your food and decorations for your child’s upcoming spa birthday party. Be sure to share on Pinterest or leave a comment below about what worked for you, what you loved and more!

More Themed Party Ideas for Girls

Turn the spa gathering into a spend the night! Take a look at these Sleepover Party Ideas for the girls and add them to your spa party ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Is this a spa bachelorette party idea? If so, add these Bachelorette Party Ideas too including our incredibly fun Bachelorette Party Games. Pin to Pinterest.

Bachelorette Party Ideas

We love themed parties. Take a look look a more fun birthday party ideas for boys and girls.

  • Jungle Party Ideas
  • Pirate Party Ideas
  • Minnie Mouse Birthday Party Ideas
  • Winter One-derland Party Ideas
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  • Baby Shark Party Ideas
  • Fortnite Birthday Party Ideas
  • Spy Party Ideas
  • Disney Princess Party Ideas
  • Thomas the Train Party Ideas
  • Troll Party Ideas
  • Blue Clues Birthday Ideas
  • LEGO Birthday Party Ideas
  • Camping Party Games
  • Mad Scientist Party Ideas
  • Star Wars Party Ideas
  • Camouflage Camo Birthday Ideas
  • Toy Story Party Ideas
  • Space Party Ideas
  • Glow-in-the-Dark Party Ideas
  • Pokemon Birthday Ideas
  • Harry Potter Birthday Ideas
  • Paw Patrol Party Ideas
  • Rockin Geology Rock Party Ideas
  • Sleepover Party Ideas
  • Art Birthday Party Ideas

You can keep parties small or even celebrate small celebrations every six months. Take a look at these…

  • Family Birthday Celebrations
  • Half Birthday Ideas
  • Surprise Birthday Party Ideas
  • Birthday Party Games for Kids



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Epic Photo Scavenger Hunt for Teens

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April 26, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Birthday, Facebook, Games, Instagram, Kids, Parenting, Party, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

published date: April 26, 2022
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What makes the best teen birthday ever? Plan an epic photo scavenger hunt that will never be forgotten! Print this photo scavenger hunt for teens for a fun mall, city, Target, Walmart or public location treasure hunt. This makes an awesome ice breaker for team building, youth groups. or just a teen party!

Photo Scavenger Hunt for Teens Printable

Nothing stumps me more than trying to create an activity my teens will actually enjoy. If you have one you know teenagers seem impossible to plan for, especially when it comes to someting that might involve their friends and reputation. In an effort to solve my own dilemma, I have found a low-cost easy solution. If you want to put together an easy teen party which evokes a lot of fun, this unique scavenger hunt is your answer!

When it’s time to plan an entertaining activity for teenagers, a photo scavenger hunt for teens is a great idea to break the ice and get the party started. With a little creativity, you can tailor the hunt to any theme or location. In addition, this isolates your teens to one location and fills a lot of the party time. Once you say “go” you will find yourself mostly hands off and enjoying watching the fun. Since they all will be eager to win, they will be running back and forth to you for treasure hunt reports.

Get ready to sit back and enjoy the fun. Here are all the tips and ideas you need to help you plan the perfect photo scavenger hunt for your teen party (or even youth group and team building events!)

Teenage Scavenger Hunt Ideas

The are a few steps needed to plan the ultimate scavenger hunt for teens. First pick up a teen birthday invitation (digital ones are great!) Second, plan your guest list. Third, choose your location. Finally, acquire your printable photo scavenger hunt checklist.

Take a look a these fun photo scavenger hunt ideas when preparing for the next celebration

Teen Party Invitations

When it comes to planning a birthday party for teens, snail mail is a thing of the past. You might find your child using a text chain to get the word out for their party but if you want something special, digital teen party invitations are a better way to go. They can be sent via text message or email.

teen birthday party invites digital invitations online

There are a few places you can get digital teen party invites that are sent electronically.

  • Evite
  • Etsy
  • Minted
  • Zazzle
  • Paperless Post
  • Punchbowl

Guest List

Since this is a team scavenger hunt, you will want a good amount of kiddos on your birthday party guest list. Plan to have at least 4 to 10 kids on a team to execute this photo treasure hunt. I personally think, the more the merrier but you do want to be able to control your party guests in a public location.

Planning the teen guest list is rather important. Consider you guest list as your location is going to be in a public setting. Do you know the child, do you trust the child? These are all good questions to ask yourself before your send out the teen party invites.

Consider adding a few adults to the guest list that way you have power in numbers of controlling the wild teens.

Scavenger Hunt Location

The first step is to pick a location that you want the hunt to take place in. This can be anything from a local park to a shopping mall. Popular places to host a tween scavenger hunt include Target, the mall, an outdoor shopping center or Walmart. You could even take a photography scavenger hunt to an amusement park.

Consider how crowded the area is. how much can you control the space. Are the busy highways or roads, is security available, etc. You will be the adult in charge, so the location is very important.

Once you have the location, you need to come up with a list of items that the tweens and teens will need to find during the hunt.

Checklist of Scavenger Hunt Items

Next, come up with a list of items for the scavenger hunt. The items should reflect interests, popular themes and trends among teenagers.

photo scavenger hunt checklist

Some ideas for items to include on the scavenger hunt list are:

  • A picture of the entire team with a sales associate
  • A picture of a group member wearing a funny hat
  • A picture of a item that you can’t live without
  • A picture of something that starts with each letter of your teen’s name
  • A group selfie with all participants
  • A shot of a team member doing a silly pose
  • Find a celebrity look-alike and take a picture with them
  • Go to a famous landmarks and take selfies in front of it

These are just a few suggestions of items that would be perfect for a picture scavenger hunt for teens. Don’t be afraid to get silly- that’s the whole point of a photograph scavenger hunt.

Customize the list of photo scavenger hunt ideas for your group and the kids are sure to have a blast!

Photo Scavenger Hunt List

Photo Scavenger Hunt Checklist for Teens and Youth

Whatever you do, don’t stress. This is a fun and crazy game meant to lighten the mood at any party. To help you put the fun back in your party plan, we’ve put together a printable scavenger hunt list that will help you if you’re feeling stuck or you’re short on time.

This checklist is meant to be generic for any location. However, go through it. If you find there is a scavenger hunt clues/items that does not fit your chosen location, have the kids cross it off before the treasure hunt begins.

Get a copy of the Photo Scavenger Hunt for Teens PDF

How to Play

Begin the scavenger hunt birthday party with a starting location. This can be the food court of your public setting. It gives parents a place for drop off and pickup. It also creates a meeting and emergency spot as needed during the treasure hunt. Your food court typically has bathrooms and and it will provide you seating to talk through the game instructions.

Once you have a photo scavenger hunt list of items, it’s time to start the adventure! Go over the scavenger hunt rules and give each team a list of things they need to find and take photos of. Make sure the teams fill in their start time before they head out to search for items.

On the start of go, teams will be set free in the wild like a bunch of animals. As they find items they will take a photograph (using their smartphones or cameras) and place a checkmark by the item on their fun photo scavenger hunt list of ideas. There is no order to the clues, they can find their next clue in any order.

Plan a meeting place for everyone to check in and set a time limit for the hunt. Anywhere from 1 to 1.5 hours is usually plenty of time to complete the hunt. When it’s time to check in, have each team present their photos to mom and the fellow group members on the other team.

Finally, scoring. Victory is only declared when you have winners. The teammates that finish first, with all the items correctly, win. If no one finishes before times up, the team with the most points (or items completed on their checklist) wins the scavenger hunt! Deduct points for every minute the team goes over the timer.

For a variation, you can make this a photo challenge too. Take a look at the pics and vote for winners based best photos.

If you need prizes for a teenage scavenger hunt, consider $5 gift cards to perhaps a few of the stores in the mall. Other fun scavenger hunt teen game prizes can be giant candy bars, cash, small trophies, food, iTunes gift cards or even fidget toys.

Pro Tip: Run through the scavenger hunt yourself the day before. If something is not available, tell the kids to go ahead and scratch off the freebie. This will also give you an estimate of the time needed for the scavenger hunt at this location.

The point of mall scavenger hunts is to have fun, so the photos don’t have to be perfect. Just make sure everyone gets involved and has a good time.

Once everyone is done, head to the food court to sing happy birthday and enjoy some cake, cupcakes or even cookies!

Have you ever done a photo scavenger hunt before? What were some of your favorite items on the list? Let us know in the comments below or on Pinterest.

More Scavenger Hunt Ideas

Birthday Scavenger hunt idea

There are creative ways to bring the fun to your home. If home scavenger hunt riddles are more your thing, how about going on a Birthday Scavenger Hunt? With 20 rhyming riddles, your child can race around the home until they find their final treasure. It’s a fun way for your tween to get their gifts. You can have a present with each clue or all the presents at the end.

There are other ways to incorporate treasure hunts into a teen party. Take a look at these other scavenger hunt ideas…

  • Outdoor Scavenger Hunt
  • Camping Scavenger Hunt
  • Back to School Scavenger Hunt
  • Flashlight Scavenger Hunt

The best thing about many of these scavenger hunt ideas, is they are at home. That makes this not only perfect for older kids but younger kids too.

Find a full list of holiday scavenger hunts and ideas including Christmas, Halloween, Thanksgiving and so many more!

More Teen Party Ideas

Planning birthday parties between kids and adulthood can be challenge. What is the best theme for a teenager.  There are plenty of ways to make a tween party awesome. Try some of these other teen party ideas.

  • Glow in the Dark Party
  • Sleepover Party
  • Beach Party
  • Pool Party
  • Fortnite Gamer Party Ideas
  • Camo Party Ideas
  • LEGO Party Ideas
  • Surprise Party Ideas
  • Graduation Party Ideas

The fun things don’t have to stop with treasure hunts.  For each of these parties, we have fun games. Find more teen party ideas and a collection of fun party games in our store!

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Fun 4th of July Scavenger Hunt

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April 20, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Games, Instagram, Party, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media, Summer

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Celebrating the 4th of July ? Just like an independence day themed national treasure hunt, these 20 rhyming clues will take your child on a fun 4th of July Scavenger Hunt at home. Print this patriotic 4th of July fun activity now!

Fun 4th of July Scavenger Hunt Clues Printable

Celebrate Independence Day with a 4th of July Scavenger Hunt that’s perfect for all ages. With 20 different clues, this fun activity will keep your friends and family entertained all day Fourth of July long!

Celebrating Fourth of July

If your family is like ours, the summer holiday means backyard cookouts, watermelon, swimming, fun games and, of course, fireworks!

This year we are planning to do a Fourth of July Scavenger Hunt around the house of the kids and their friends to participate in. I’m planning to set up a fun stash of red, white, and blue goodies at the final spot for the kids.

Some glow-in-the-dark necklaces, sparklers, and other fun treats paired with decorated cookies make an adorable gift that they’ll enjoy during the party.

Fourth of July Ideas

fun fourth of july ideas

This 4th of July, take the patriotic fun to the next level with some of these activities for the whole family.

Here are some ideas to get you started:

  • Find red, white, and blue items in your house
  • Make cookies or another fun snack shaped like stars
  • Take a picture of yourself or your family in front of an American flag
  • Put together a Fourth of July themed puzzle
  • Visit Independence Day celebrations or parades in your area
  • Draw a picture of the American flag with a blindfold on and see who’s looks closest to the real thing
  • Write down all of the 50 states as fast as possible before the timer runs out.

The fun doesn’t have to end there! How about a patriotic treasure hunt you can do at home? This is the perfect addition to the day. Plus, you can get this digital download immediately – print now!

4th of July Scavenger Hunt for Kids

easy fourth of july scavenger hunt

If you’re looking for a Fourth of July scavenger hunt specifically designed for kids, we’ve got you covered!

This at home scavenger hunt has 20 different clues that will take your child all around the house. Its a fun way to start the day, especially if uncovering prizes like supplies or décor for the day. To add your own ideas or twist to this treasure hunt. In this patriotic activity, stick to the theme and add red, white and blue items with the rhyming clues. Your seekers can pick up the small treasures along the way.

Examples of the rhyming clues include…

It’s the 4th of July! Let’s celebrate and have some fun. The first clue is found where the food is zapped, warmed and done.

50 pointed stars on the flag, each representing a state. Look at your clock for a new clue, don’t be late.

Every firework begins with a spark. The clue is found where you lay your head when it’s dark.

Crown thy good with brotherhood, from sea to shining sea. This is the place where you turn the temperature down one degree.

Of course, seekers will follow instructions on July scavenger hunt printable riddles toward each of the next clues. Once the national treasure hunters get to the final stop, or the last clue, on the hunt will have a patriotic surprise waiting for them! This can include sparklers, streamers, fireworks, fun 4th of July food, or something cute to wear!


Print out the clues below and get ready to have some fun!

Patriotic Scavenger Hunt

This Fourth of July game is so easy to use. The PDF file includes 20 Independence Day themed cards with rhyming Fourth of July riddles on them. The treasure hunt will take players all around the house and include a few for the yard that will take kids outdoors.

The patriotic game includes an answer sheet and is perfect for 2-6 players. This is an easy activity but you can pair age groups. Older children can help younger kids discover new printable clues. You can omit or take out any clue locations that do not fit your home.  I do recommend printing the clues on card stock for durability.

fun fourth of july scavenger hunt printable

To use the game, just download the PDF, print out the cards and cut them apart. Each of the Fourth of July clues is a rhyming riddle about where to find the next item on the list.

The 4th of July is a time to celebrate America, and what better way than with this epic July 4th scavenger hunt? It’s sure to entertain the kids and the parents will enjoy watching too.

No matter how you celebrate Fourth of July this year, we hope you have a blast!

Download the PDF below and get started on your hunt!

Fourth of July Scavenger Hunt Digital Download

Need More 4th of July Fun?

4th of july fun ideas

Check out these other Fourth of July ideas:

  • 4th of July Bucket List
  • American Flag Cake: 4th of July Cupcakes
  • 4th of July Hacks, Tips & Tricks

Have a blast this Fourth of July and be safe!

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Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share your final treasure hunt for kids.  Leave a comment here or on Pinterest sharing how the fun 4th of July activity went or how you adapted the independence day scavenger hunt!



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